Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 43 km WNW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 43 km WNW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand at Feb 16, 2026, 08:04 UTC, at a depth of 77 km. The epicentre was 46 km (29 mi) WNW of Paraparaumu. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Feb 16, 2026, 08:04 UTC |
| Depth | 77.2 km |
| Coordinates | -40.701, 174.548 |
| Felt reports | 1 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 9 km WNW of Solway, New Zealand | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 26 km | |
| 4.5 | 64 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 98 km | |
| 4.6 | 28 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand | 18 km / 11 mi | depth 49 km | |
| 4.2 | 29 km WNW of Titahi Bay, New Zealand | 36 km / 23 mi | depth 57 km | |
| 4.4 | 65 km S of Patea, New Zealand | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 77 km | |
| 4.4 | 30 km W of Titahi Bay, New Zealand | 43 km / 27 mi | depth 69 km | |
| 4.1 | 28 km W of Picton, New Zealand | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 95 km | |
| 4.5 | 28 km W of Titahi Bay, New Zealand | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 68 km | |
| 4.4 | 23 km SW of Owhiro Bay, New Zealand | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 29 km | |
| 4.3 | 1 km ENE of Grenada North, New Zealand | 60 km / 37 mi | depth 44 km | |
| 4.1 | 59 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand | 20 km / 12 mi | depth 67 km | |
| 3.9 | 20 km S of Carterton, New Zealand | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 54 km | |
| 3.4 | 6 km SSE of Maoribank, New Zealand | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 31 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.